ACE 134 Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
3 Credits

This course introduces learners to the ecology, physiology, life cycles, migration characteristics, identification traits, and fisheries and management practices for key fish species in Northwest British Columbia. The focus is on species that are harvested in commercial, recreational, and First Nations fisheries with a particular emphasis on the Pacific salmon species. This course will outline key identifying characteristics of salmon, trout and key non-salmonid species, including groundfish, Pacific herring, eulachon, and shellfish. This course analyzes enumeration and biological sampling techniques for salmon and other fish species. Attention will be given to the deep connections between fisheries and the Indigenous Peoples in the North Coast, with emphasis on stewardship practices of local First Nations.

Prerequisites
ENGL 10, English First Peoples 10, or equivalent and Principles of Math 10, Precalculus 10 or equivalent.

Transfer Credits
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